Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach
Score: 69/100
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini LIPLAY
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Fujifilm INSTAX Mini LiPlay is a compact hybrid camera that prints Mini photos and embeds up to 10-second audio QR codes. Its plastic build and limited zoom are trade-offs for the innovative audio and fast printing capabilities. Best for casual, social-media-oriented users who value portability and novelty features.
The Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach is a fully automatic Instax Mini camera offering unlimited multiple exposures, motorized film ejection, and remote selfie functionality. Its fixed f/8 aperture, plastic build, and reliance on CR2 batteries limit low-light performance and durability. Ideal for creative beginners who prioritize fun features over ruggedness.
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| ↓ lower better | 354 g | 259 gbest |
6.2 cmbest | 5.45 cm | |
60 mmbest | 28 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 120 mmbest |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 354 g | 259 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 118.9x93.5x59.9 mm | 120 mm |
Camera(4) | ||
Film Format | Instax Mini | INSTAX Mini |
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 5.45 cm |
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 60 mm | 28 mm |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.004-8 s | 0.000125 s |
Lighting(1) | ||
Flash Guide Number (m) | 9 m | 1.5 m |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | CR2 | Lithium-ion |
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Professional reviewers praise the Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach for its blend of portability, advanced auto exposure, and a suite of creative tools that surpass the basic Instax models. They note the sharp 60mm lens and remote selfie capability as standout features, while criticizing the slow fixed aperture, limited zone focusing, and basic plastic build.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's effortless automatic modes, vibrant South Beach styling, and the fun of multiple exposures and gel filters, but many complain about blurry low-light images, the need for multiple batteries, and the imprecise close-up focus.
“Hybrid design combines instant camera and built-in printer for on-the-spot photo printing.”
“Audio QR code feature lets up to 10-second recordings be printed and played back via smartphone.”
Professional reviewers and editors, though limited, praise the LiPlay for its innovative hybrid functionality, USB-C charging, and the novelty of audio QR codes, while noting its modest print resolution, lack of optical zoom, and the extra cost of consumables as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users enjoy the playful aspect of instant prints combined with audio snippets and the camera's compact, colorful design, but they frequently cite the recurring expense of film and memory cards and occasional variability in print quality under different conditions.
